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official opposition

By Susan Munroe, About.com

Definition: In Canada, the official opposition is the political party with the second highest number of seats in the House of Commons or a legislative assembly, and not a part of a coalition of parties forming the government. The official opposition party usually receives better financial benefits, such as research funds, and procedural advantages than other opposition parties.

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